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Position Summary: The Echocardiography Technologist uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures, obtain measurements of cardiac valves, ventricle and left atrium and visualize blood flow. Assists the physician with complex ultrasound procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
1. Performs echocardiography procedures.
2. Expands scope of examination according to any abnormalities observed.
3. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
4. Obtains patient identification information into the echocardiogram computer.
5. Obtains patient clinical information from the patient, chart and physician.
6. Selects the appropriate transducer and settings for the machine for optimal visuals.
7. Positions patient to optimally visualize cardiac structures.
8. Assists the physician with transesophageal echocardiography and stress echo.
9. Maintains records of all procedures performed, sends reports to requesting physicians and archives the tape and text of patient examinations.
10. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects ultrasound equipment daily to ensure it is operating effectively. Reports any malfunctions.
11. Cleans exam rooms and equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
12. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
13. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
14. Thorough knowledge of departmental forms and log books.
15. Attends educational in-service programs to maintain competency. Attends hospital in-service programs and training.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
17. Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.
a. Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all internal and external customers at all times.
b. Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct customers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance in finding their way).
c. Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action is taken to affect a resolution to the customer’s problem.
d. Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.
e. Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner, venting emotions appropriate to time and place.
f. Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only when unavoidable circumstances exist.

Organizational Requirements:
18. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
19. Completes annual educational requirements.
20. Maintains regulatory requirements.
21. Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Completes work within designated time.
22. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
23. Attends monthly staff meetings; reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes in a timely manner.
24. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
25. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
26. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.
27. Confidentiality: Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
a. Consistently maintains confidentiality of all information gained during the course of employment, respecting the privacy of others.
b. Understands and maintains the confidentiality of information communicated directly from the supervisor, including discussions of a counseling nature.
c. Follows policies and procedures related to medico legal matters, including confidentiality, amendments of medical records, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence and informed consent
d. Copies records according to policy, assuring the appropriateness of the individual requesting information from the record prior to copying, faxing, or phoning any portion of the record.
28. Safety: Demonstrates an understanding of fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to position.
a. Attends mandatory in-services on fire safety, electrical safety, infection control, and body mechanics. Successfully completes competency-based training in each area.
b. Follows all employee health procedures, incident reporting, and infection control requirements at all times, as appropriate to the position.
c. Uses proper body mechanics at all times as required by the physical demands of the position.
d. Maintains a safe work environment and performs duties of the position in a manner consistent with ensuring the safety of self and others.
e. Identifies safety needs in areas outside own work environment, recommending corrective action as appropriate.
29. Expense Control: Performs job duties in a manner that maximizes expense control.
a. Uses supplies, equipment, and utilities in an expeditious manner
b. Consistently recommends methods to control costs while maintaining a high degree of customer service.
c. Performs job tasks efficiently and effectively resulting in no unplanned overtime.

Regulatory Requirements:
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• ARDCS or CCI certification preferred; required within one to two years of hire.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• One to two years of ultrasound experience in echocardiography required.

Language Skills:
• Ability to communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

Physical Demands:
• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!